Our major oil and gas client is currently looking for an Inspection Advisor which will be based initially in Houston but the majority of the work is going to be overseas.
The Role:
Main Functions:
Responsible to implement Procurement Surveillance Program for assigned scope of work
Monitor procurement activities and ensure compliance with approved processes and procedures
Ensure inspections are conducted by qualified individuals in accordance with the Suppliers approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)
Conduct / attend selected pre-inspection meetings with critical material or equipment Suppliers
Provide feedback on supplier performance to owner of Qualified Supplier List (QSL)
Responsibilities:
Provide oversight of Contractors implementation of their procurement processes and procedures through execution of the Procurement Surveillance Program:
Perform assessments and verifications in accordance with the approved Surveillance Plan
Monitor Contractor performance
Participate in qualification of proposed Sub-suppliers
Review key Supplier quality plans, procedures, and ITPs
Attend selected Supplier meetings and witness/hold points (pre-award, pre-inspection, in process, Factory Acceptance Tests)
Review and approve Contractors source inspector selection and inspection order assignments
Monitor Contractors source inspection activities and review ITPs for PT involvement
Review selected source inspection reports based upon criticality ratings
Ensure Contractors Supplier surveillance activities are commensurate with criticality ratings
Monitors Contractors process for tracking and closure of deficiencies and corrective actions
Interface with the Contractors Quality personnel to ensure that Contractor stewards resolution of issues in alignment with Project requirements
Receive feedback from sites with regard to quality issues of received material and equipment
Interface with sites regarding logistics quality activities
Identify the need for and issue monitoring inspection assignments for Company Inspectors as needed
Advises and informs PQC/QAC and PT on quality issues, status and metrics
Essential Skills / Qualifications:
Bachelor or Associate degree in Engineering or related field is preferred
Minimum of 10 years experience in Quality Assurance / Control related to inspection of procured materials and equipment for the Oil & Gas and/or Petrochemical Industry
Minimum of 5 years as an Inspection Coordinator / Chief Inspector or equivalent; experience working for major engineering / purchasing Contractor and/or Client is preferred
Worldwide experience with Contractors and Suppliers involved in production facilities projects
About Fircroft:
Fircroft is a leading provider of technical recruitment solutions to a number of specialist industries, active in over 30 countries worldwide. Our key sectors include: Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals & Process, Automotive & Aerospace, Nuclear & Power, Mining & Minerals and General Engineering.
For further information or to discuss any opportunities, please contact Kiersten Gray at Fircroft on
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